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Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

* Played a pivotal role in supporting TANFUND projects (Online Funding Platform) and led startup funding efforts through strategic outreach, analysis of funding proposals (Business plans, Market size, Revenue model, Selling process, Fund raising plan, Financial projections, Competition, value propositions and Exit).* Identified and contacted diverse investors, including VC firms, Private Equity, Angel Networks, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), to onboard them to the StartupTN funding… Show more * Played a pivotal role in supporting TANFUND projects (Online Funding Platform) and led startup funding efforts through strategic outreach, analysis of funding proposals (Business plans, Market size, Revenue model, Selling process, Fund raising plan, Financial projections, Competition, value propositions and Exit).* Identified and contacted diverse investors, including VC firms, Private Equity, Angel Networks, and High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs), to onboard them to the StartupTN funding program (TANFUND Platform). Gathered details on their specific investment themes and target ticket sizes.* Sourced startups seeking funding through equity or debt, based on their interests, and connected them with banks and private funds. Trained them to prepare successful pitch decks tailored to investor themes and ticket sizes. Conducted Investors Connect programs, allowing startups to pitch investors in these programs.* Led and managed StartupTN Growth Enabler Programs, which encompassed the Support Centre (155343), the Smart Card project (overseeing subsidized/free access services for TN startups in their early-stage growth), and ONDC (facilitating the connection of D2C Startups to Market Linkage).* Established the StartupTN Call Centre (155343), employing an agent model for IVR solutions to effectively address stakeholder inquiries.* Successfully onboarded empaneled partners for the StartupTN Smart Card program, providing a diverse array of products/services at subsidized or no cost to Tamil Nadu startups at various stages of growth. Administered the issuance of smart cards to TN startups, facilitating access to subsidized products and services.* Facilitated the integration of market linkage for D2C startups with the ONDC team, significantly boosting their online presence and seamlessly onboarding them onto the ONDC platform. Show less

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

* Established relationships and collaboration with 60 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), leading the execution of Capacity Building Program (Business Canvas Model) for 42 FPCs across 7 districts in Tamil Nadu. * Accomplished 32 comprehensive diagnostic studies on (FPCs) to gain insights into their operations and identify areas for business opportunities to evaluated FPOs' administration, financial health, market dynamics, crop details, and conducted SWOT analysis.* Crafted targeted… Show more * Established relationships and collaboration with 60 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), leading the execution of Capacity Building Program (Business Canvas Model) for 42 FPCs across 7 districts in Tamil Nadu. * Accomplished 32 comprehensive diagnostic studies on (FPCs) to gain insights into their operations and identify areas for business opportunities to evaluated FPOs' administration, financial health, market dynamics, crop details, and conducted SWOT analysis.* Crafted targeted business plans to drive sustainable growth for FPCs, intervening in financial through NABKISAN, securing Rs.50 Lakhs for 5 FPCs, market and input linkages contributing to a business worth 1.5 crores.* Provided valuable agronomy services to farmers, Provided expert advice on pest, diseases, and fertigation cycles, resulting to a measurable 20% increase in yield and a 30% reduction in investment costs for Paddy crops.* Conducted extensive value chain analyses for diverse commodities, including Millet, Pulses, Spices, Groundnut, Paddy, and Maize.* Implemented a groundbreaking survey, assessing 150 farmers for the innovative product "Spectra," designed for instant soil analysis. Show less

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Mba (Agribusiness Management), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

B.Sc Horticulture, 7.01